Every contender's biggest need as the MLB trade deadline approaches
With the MLB contender world wide open below the Los Angeles Dodgers, what does everyone need to load up on at the fast-approaching trade deadline?
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Cardinals make flurry of minor league moves to open up opportunities
The St. Louis Cardinals had plenty to be excited about over the past week or so. With JJ Wetherholt inking an extension and Jordan Walker making history, the draft almost took a back seat to everything else over the All-Star break. That could have been the case if it were not for the Cardinals receiving […]
Top 10 Big Leaguer-for-Big Leaguer Trades of the 2020s
With the 2026 trade deadline quickly approaching, many teams will be looking to get creative to improve their rosters. That could include big leaguer-for-big leaguer trades. Those moves feel somewhat rare, but some of the biggest moves of the 2020s have involved major league players going both ways. For a trade to qualify for this […] The post Top 10 Big Leaguer-for-Big Leaguer Trades of the 2020s appeared first on Just Baseball .
Cubs Expected to Trade Red-Hot Prospect to Land Star Pitcher
The Chicago Cubs are widely expected to target a new pitcher or two ahead of the trade deadline. At the moment, the North Siders are back on track and in a National League wild card place. They do, however, still have issues on the mound. In fact, Chicago does not have a single regular starting […] The post Cubs Expected to Trade Red-Hot Prospect to Land Star Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY .
Roy Keane shows completely different side of himself when speaking about Lionel Messi after Argentina beat England
You rarely hear Keane speak like this.
Cardinals 2nd Half Primer: Walker, Wetherholt, and Postseason dreams
We all owe Jordan Walker a big thank you. His performance in the Home Run Derby was the most emotional I have been for a St. Louis Cardinals moment than I can remember. More than Pujols, more than Waino, and ahead of the two of them walking off the field with Yadi. People outside of […]
Lance McCullers Jr. sends emotional message after Milwaukee Brewers trade ends Houston Astros era
The Milwaukee Brewers recently acquired Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. The deal closes the curtain on the veteran right-hander’s long tenure in Houston, where he spent his entire Major League career, helped the franchise capture multiple World Series titles, and became one of the defining players of its championship era. After officially becoming [...]
ASB P2 - Again we argue the future
What almost every ownership group wants is obvious. They want to be the Tampa Bay Rays or possibly the Cleveland Indians. They want to be a team that wins constantly with a low payroll. That's the goal. What's more important out of the two? Sadly the low payroll, so if they don't win that's not the worst thing that can happen. This differs from what the fans want which is simply to win. They want to see playoffs and championships. If the team doesn't win that IS the worst thin...
The Giants might be sitting on a bigger backfield weapon than they realize
Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. cleared 1,000 scrimmage yards in each of his first two NFL seasons, and he […]
Yankees Show Cam Schlittler Videos of Criticism Before Some Starts to Motivate MLB All-Star
New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler is a leading candidate for the American League Cy Young Award this season, and it turns out that he has perhaps had some added motivation along the way.
Blogfather Saves The Day With Pearls Of Most Excellent Advice
If the A’s have a terrific second half reversing all bad trends, we will be able to look at this “unauthorized coaching” article as the springboard that vaulted the team back to relevancy. Obviously, if the team continues to sputter it’s not my fault — who reads junk on the internet anyway? The All-Star break […]
Yan Diomande approves transfer to four different clubs in wild summer saga twist
The RB Leipzig left winger is in demand despite the Bundesliga side wanting him to stay this summer.
This Yankees-Athletics trade for Shea Langeliers would October-proof New York’s offense
Could the New York Yankees potentially pry All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers from the Athletics before the trade deadline?
Mookie Betts’ 2-Word Response on Key to Dodgers Winning Another World Series
Mookie Betts gives a two-word response on the key to the Los Angeles Dodgers winning another World Series. The post Mookie Betts’ 2-Word Response on Key to Dodgers Winning Another World Series appeared first on HEAVY .
#CardCorner: 2025 Topps Now Ichiro Suzuki
#CardCorner: 2025 Topps Now Ichiro Suzuki kkundahl Thu, 2026-07-16 10:00 A legend on both sides of the Pacific Ocean, Ichiro Suzuki has been popular with card collectors for four decades. Yuichiro Fujiike Ichiro’s achievement of becoming the first Japanese-born player inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame was commemorated with this limited edition Topps Now card. Ichiro Suzuki is one of the most celebrated players in baseball history. During his ti...
An update on MLB labor negotiations… and the 2028 Olympics
The 2026 MLB season resumes later today. That means we’ve got a bit less than half a season remaining, plus the postseason, until the collective bargaining agreement between MLB owners and players expires Dec. 1 and we will almost certainly experience another lockout by owners at that time. What happens after that is really anyone’s […]
Mets kick off second half schedule against the Phillies
The New York Mets (40-57) return from their brief respite as they battle with the Philadelphia Phillies (54-43) for three games at Citizens Bank Park. The rivals squared off six times in June—three times in Philly, three times in New York—with Philadelphia winning four of the six games (two of three in each park). In […]
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Tom Metcalf
Not every player that makes the major league is going to become a Hall of Famer. Not every player that makes it is going to be an All-Star. Not every player that makes it will even have a semi-long career. There are plenty of guys who have a brief cup of coffee and then never […]
I have a confession to make: The ABS Challenge System is good for baseball
I hope you’re enjoying the All-Star break. It is the only time in the regular season when baseball fans do not worry about the state of the lineup or that day’s starting pitcher. But the week is good for reflecting and admitting when you are wrong. Here is my confession: The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge […]
Astros Legends Series 31: Casey Candaele
Casey Candaele became a member of the Houston Astros on July 23rd, 1988. In a three-year period from 1990-1992, he played in 416 contests. He joins us exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes for our 31st series entry of the Legends Series. Q: The trade in 1988 that brought you to Houston. What do […]
Mariners News: Brendan Donovan, Lance McCullers, and Harry Ford
Good morning everyone, and happy Thursday! It’s the final day of the All-Star Break, and hope springs eternal for the second half. What are your expectations for the club the rest of the way? In Mariners news… Around the league…
Yankees Predicted to Acquire 19-Home Run Slugging Catcher to Fill Need
The New York Yankees are expected to acquire a catcher ahead of the August 3 MLB Trade Deadline.Catcher is arguably the Yankees’ biggest need as Austin Wells has not played well this season. New York has been linked to multiple catchers like Ryan Jeffers and Hunter Goodman to fill the need.However, MLB analyst Jake Storiale […] The post Yankees Predicted to Acquire 19-Home Run Slugging Catcher to Fill Need appeared first on HEAVY .
Tommy White, former LSU 3B, called up by Athletics
Tommy White is headed for the Majors. The post Tommy White, former LSU 3B, called up by Athletics appeared first on Saturday Down South .
What Do the Reds Have To Trade at the Deadline?
After jumping out to a hot start, the Cincinnati Reds have cratered to a 23-41 record since May 1 and won only three of their past 12 series going into the All-Star break. A caboose in the NL Central and eight back of the Wild Card have placed them, once again, as sellers at the […] The post What Do the Reds Have To Trade at the Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Impact MLB Rookies: Which Major Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Ups Are Left? (2026)
Through the first half of the season, fantasy baseball managers have seen many top prospects get the call and make an immediate impact. Players like Carson Benge, JJ Wetherholt, and Kevin McGonigle began the season in the majors, and Konnor Griffin followed shortly thereafter. Others like Cole Carrigg and A.J. Ewing were called up more recently […]
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